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February 1st, 2011, 01:41 PM #1Junior Member
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Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
I keep getting so much mixed information and just dumb directions.Can someone please give me solid information?Maybe someone that has recently obtained the certification would be great.Thanks everyone.
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February 1st, 2011, 03:13 PM #2Junior Member
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Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
I just went through this is October - go right to the horse's mouth. Here's a link to the NRA Instructor Website
http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/instructor.asp
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February 1st, 2011, 06:08 PM #3
Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
These are the requirements needed in order to obtain a LEO instructor certification from the NRA. If you meet these requirements, then sign up for a class.
ELIGIBILITY
Certain eligibility requirements must be met prior to attending any NRA law enforcement firearm instructor development school. They are:
1. You must be a PUBLIC or PRIVATE law enforcement officer with a minimum of 3 years experience.
A PUBLIC law enforcement officer is defined as, but not limited to:
Any sworn law enforcement officer employed by a federal, state, county or municipal agency or military police unit.
A PRIVATE law enforcement officer is defined as, but not limited to:
Any person working for a private security company, privatized corrections, nuclear security company or private investigations company AND is authorized to be armed in conjunction with the duties of their job.
2. A RETIRED law enforcement officer who HAD arrest powers, has NO criminal convictions, and may lawfully possess a firearm with a minimum of 3 years experience.
3. A PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED law enforcement officer who HAD arrest powers, has remained active in law enforcement training, has NO criminal convictions, and may lawfully possess a firearm with a minimum of 3 years experience.
4. Certain individuals who do not meet the above criteria may still qualify to attend and their applications will be looked at and evaluated for eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
I have three certifications through the NRA; handgun/shotgun, patrol rifle and tactical shooting instructor.
You can also get a handgun/shotgun instructor course through PSP.
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February 4th, 2011, 08:38 PM #4Junior Member
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Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
DID the same with NRA,
Went through PSP's a few years ago because it is a lifetime certification, NRA requires recert training or so many hours of training to keep it current, which isnt a bad idea.
NRA gives more specialty classes, like tactical shooter, Tactical Shotgun which PSP does not do.
NRA $$$
PSP free
I would rate the training about the same.
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February 5th, 2011, 09:30 AM #5
Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
FYI: I'm a NRA LE Firearms instructor, the first thing I will tell you is please make sure that you shooting fundamentals are sound.. The first thing the instructors will tell you on day one is that "its not a beginners class" and if you are really confident with your shooting ability take a step back and practice before you attempt the class. Depending on who your instructors are they may or may not be very happy if your not a LEO or former LEO and may be abit hard on you. But above all just make sure your shooting is completely up to par..Just a bit of advice, hope that helps alittle.
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February 5th, 2011, 01:23 PM #6Senior Member
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February 5th, 2011, 04:58 PM #7
Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
PSP= Pennsylvania State Police
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February 5th, 2011, 05:22 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
Didn't realize Pa State Police provided there own firearms instructor course to civilians?!
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February 5th, 2011, 06:29 PM #9
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February 5th, 2011, 09:36 PM #10Junior Member
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Re: Try to get my NRA LE firearms instructor certification
"The first thing the instructors will tell you on day one is that "its not a beginners class"
Either class being NRA or PSP (PA State Police) will tell you that you need to be proficent in firearms. NRA as Well as PSP require you to "qualify" before you can go on in the class. It is a little nerve racking no matter how much experience you have. I had two guys from my class pack up and leave because they did not qualify.
Toddclites,
Have you looked into FLETC???
(Federal Law Enforcement Training Center)
This is restricted LE only.
They have a training facility in Cheltenham Maryland.
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